Environmental Services Patient Area Technician

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Performs routine and terminal cleaning of all patient and resident rooms, clinical, procedural and public areas in adherence to all regulatory standards located on the East and West Hospital Campuses.

• Residential Treatment Center (14092 Boys Town Hospital Rd) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12p-8:30p

• Performs routine and terminal cleaning of all patient and resident rooms, clinical, procedural and public areas in adherence to all regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Exhibits good customer service with providers, employees, patients and visitors.
• Utilizes hospital approved chemicals according to manufacturer directions with appropriate PPE.
• Monitors and replenishes necessary inventory levels of linens and supplies.
• Utilizes and maintains equipment properly, according to manufacturer directions for use.
• Transports clean and soiled linen to the appropriate area in the required manner.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to required disposal location safely.
• Cleans emergency spills as requested in a timely manner.
• Takes appropriate precautions using Infection Control practices.
• Reports safety concerns when identified, i.e. tripping hazards, equipment malfunction, environmental concerns, etc.
• Completes all required training and competencies as assigned.

• Ability to perform all assigned tasks per policy and as directed in a professional manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours or travel between BTNRH locations and departments.
• Ability to communicate and maintain a satisfactory and harmonious working relationship with all levels of leadership, staff, public, and other consumers in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to apply knowledge of general Departmental, FFBH and BTNRH policies and administrative procedures.
• Ability to handle stress of multi-tasking in high volume situations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use a communication device.

• Ability to speak, read, and write basic English required.
• Completion of Hospital Training Modules within the first month of hire required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year cleaning experience preferred.
• Previous hospital technician experience in the healthcare setting preferred.
• Other Duties:
  This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Medium physical demand level:
  Occasionally (0-33% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs;
  Frequently (34-66% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs;
  Constantly (67-100% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 10 lbs. A combination of constant standing and walking throughout an 8-hour shift is required. Requires the ability to reach overhead, reach to the floor, kneeling/stooping/squatting on an occasional (0-33%) to frequent (34-66%) rate to access all areas that require cleaning. Constant (67-100%) dominant hand grasping and occasional (34-66%) grasping with both hands.
  
  Subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Occasionally, sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level; vibrations from oscillating movements of extremities or whole body; exposure to chemicals contained in cleaning solutions.

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